A Fuse #8 Production
October 6, 2025 by Travis Jonker
Back in June I talked with author/illustrator Zeke Peña all about his stunning new picture book Sundust. Zeke’s path to picture books was unique, and the result is a book that feels completely fresh (and a book I’m keeping an eye when award season rolls around). Here’s the episode: Subscribe below to catch every episode […]
May 13, 2025 by Travis Jonker
I scoured the internet to bring you 10 books I’m most looking forward to in June, July, and August. It’s a graphic novel-heavy list this time out, but that’s because this summer brings an unusually high level of excellent-looking graphic novels. Picture Book Scrub in the Tub by Jan Thomas June 3 | Beach Lane […]
February 20, 2025 by Travis Jonker
A first look at the cover for Emmy Kastner's Arnold Lobel bio, OUTSIDE IN AND THE INSIDE OUT!
January 15, 2025 by Travis Jonker
The world's first (?) exclusive case cover reveal!
October 31, 2024 by Travis Jonker
A read aloud that has never let me down.
October 22, 2024 by Travis Jonker
Before all the leaves fall off the trees here in Michigan, I want to share ten books publishing in September, October, and November that I’m looking out for. Picture Books Pig Town Party by Lian Cho HarperCollins | October 29 | Grades K-2 A girl receives an invitation to a mysterious party. Great way to […]
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August 20, 2024 by Travis Jonker
A behind-the-scenes look at THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW
February 19, 2024 by Travis Jonker
Over on The Yarn podcast, Colby talked with Ruth Behar.
December 8, 2023 by Travis Jonker
Over on The Yarn podcast I talk with Pedro Martín, creator of Mexikid, one of the best books of 2023. Pedro shares how his graphic novel memoir came to be.
June 29, 2022 by Travis Jonker
The latest episode of The Yarn podcast is a good one.
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